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Campaign 03V032000

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ID: #03V032000 MFR: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE

What This Recall Means

Component

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

What Happened
The front seat belt buckle in your vehicle is the part that connects to the steel rope of the tensioner, which helps keep you safe in a crash. Unfortunately, in some 2003 models, this connection doesn't meet BMW's safety standards.
Risk if Unfixed
If the connection fails in a severe frontal crash, the protection provided by your seat belt might not work properly, which could lead to serious injuries to you or your front passenger.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix
Your authorized BMW dealer will inspect and replace the front safety belt tensioner and buckle assemblies if necessary, at no cost to you. You should schedule the service as soon as you get the recall notice, and if you experience any delays, contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

Affected Vehicles

2003 BMW Z4
2002 BMW X5

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #03V032000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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